Town: Loreto Aprutino - nearest airport Pescara

Price: From £63 per person, per night on a B&B basis. JUNIOR SUITE - SAVE UP TO £202 PER WEEK
 

The lovely mediaeval town of Loreto Aprutino perches on a hillside, with Castello Chiola at the very top.

Michael loves Castello Chiola’s quality, its “hugeness” and “the pool with a view” – he just needs to find a football team! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Agnone - nearest airports Naples and Pescara

Price: From £78 per night, or from £230 for 3 nights, NOT including car hire
 

In the heart of the beautiful and undiscovered region of Molise, this old ‘palazzo’ has recently been superbly renovated. Owned by the same family as Masseria Oleandro, guests may use the pool and restaurant at the Masseria’s farm, about 6kms away.

Just 45 minutes from the coast and the motorway, a fantastic drive takes you through stunning scenery with pretty towns set on hilltops, wooded mountains and, at certain times of year, hillsides covered in bright yellow broom, .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Pescara - nearest airport Pescara

Price: From £60 B&B or £84 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £188 PER WEEK
 

Behind the modern façade of this hotel lies many a surprise.

Helen loves Villa Maria d’Abruzzo’s excellent “wellness centre”, really good service & comfy rooms with clean lines. Annie marvels that, despite not seeming “her kind of thing”, she just loves staying here – every time! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Sorrento - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £115 per person, per night on a B&B basis
 

In an incomparable position, built into the cliff, this hotel is a haven of elegance and graciousness, with beautiful colonnaded terraces, overlooking the sea.

Helen loves Bellevue Syrene’s incomparable views and thinks it’s SO VERY smart and stylish. .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Ravello - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £80 B&B or £106 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £212 PER WEEK
 

Sister hotel to the Villa Maria and owned by the same family, this relatively modern hotel, with its lovely pool, is ideally situated, not far from the main piazza and only a short stroll from the Villa Cimbrone and the Villa Rufolo.

Paul loves the Giordano’s huge pool, strolling up to the Villa Maria for an exceptionally good dinner and the really good “all-year round” offer. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Naples

Price: From £80 per person, per night on a B&B basis. DELUXE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £220 FOR STAYS OF 4 NIGHTS OR MORE
 

A tasteful and friendly hotel, in a fantastic location - one of our favourites, in the heart of the city and right by the sea.

Annie loves the Santa Lucia’s “Grand” feel, its comfort and especially its superb location – right in the heart of her favourite city. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Amalfi - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £75 B&B or £85 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £159.60 PER WEEK
 

With panoramic views of Amalfi, this hotel perches on a cliff top, towering above the deep blue sea. This must be one of the best locations on the Amalfi Coast and is another of our great favourites.

Laura M says she felt at home the moment she arrived at the Miramalfi and it was all “JUST PERFECT”!! She wanted to put Alfonso in her pocket and take him home, because he noticed her shoes every day!! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Naples

Price: From £77 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM - SAVE UP TO £216 FOR STAYS OF 5 NIGHTS OR MORE
 

Once a 16th century monastery, this hotel towers over Naples and is located in one of its most panoramic areas, with stunning views over the city, the Bay of Naples, and Vesuvius beyond.

Ray & Alison love the San Francesco Al Monte’s elegance, great food and feeling of being a “cool oasis”, with stunning views of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, day or night. Laura loves “Vesuvius in the moonlight and Naples from above” – the old romantic! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Praiano - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £75 B&B or £85 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £151.20 PER WEEK
 

Overlooking the piazza and the sea, with views towards Positano and Capri, this family-run hotel is elegant and tasteful.

Michael loves Tramonto D'oro's breathtaking views, elegance and fabulous family and staff. Annie especially loves Pepe, who looks after her “like a big brother”. In fact, we adore them all. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Sorrento - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £60 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH FRONT SEA-VIEW - SAVE UP TO £134.40 PER WEEK
 

Once a private villa, this small hotel has been renovated with great care and attention to detail.

With such attention to detail and wonderful attentive service from the family - Paul always feels at home at the Villa Garden. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Ravello - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £96 B&B or £122 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM - SAVE UP TO £204.40 PER WEEK
 

Noted for its good food, the elegant Villa Maria is a traditional Italian villa, with breathtaking views towards the Amalfi Coast. Guests may use the pool at nearby the Hotel Giordano.

Laura M thinks the Villa Maria’s restaurant is the most romantic place in the world! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Near Tropea - nearest airport Lamezia

Price: From £126 B&B or £154 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £330.40 PER WEEK
 

Just north of Tropea, this hotel is exquisite - small, beautifully located and truly worthy of its five- star category.

Laura loves the romance of candlelit dinners, al fresco, at the wonderful Porto Pirgos. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Martina Franca - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £37 per person, per night, NOT including car hire
 

Arguably one of Puglia’s most beautiful Baroque towns, Martina Franca is perfect for the very best experience of Pugliese town life. (Apartments sleep 2)

Ray & Annie adore Martina Franca and that this house is right in the middle of it. Alex & Laura love the incredible Itria Valley views from the terrace. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Lecce - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £87 B&B or £109 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £228 PER WEEK
 

In the Baroque centre of Lecce, this is an absolutely charming hotel, right opposite the Basilica di Santa Croce. We think that any itinerary in Puglia should include Lecce, by law!

The two Lauras love that a 5-star hotel can feel so relaxed and friendly and that it’s fantastic value for money. Right in the middle of things, they adore its location. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Rome

Price: From £82 per person, per night on a B&B basis. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £140 PER WEEK
 

In the historic heart of the city, this small hotel provides guests with a homely and welcoming base for exploring the city. We particularly chose it for its friendly and helpful staff.

Helen loves Due Torri’s location & quirkiness. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Rome

Price: From £82 per person, per night on a B&B basis. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £140 PER WEEK
 

Very centrally located, this elegant and very tasteful, small hotel is a pearl amongst Roman hotels and we are thrilled that our clients love it as much as we do.

Laura M loves this pearl amongst Rome hotels so much that she sent her Mum & Dad there. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Alghero - nearest airport Alghero

Price: From £88 per person, per night on a B&B basis
 

Once the summer home of Italian Royalty, this old villa stands on its own private promontory, with uninterrupted views of the coast and Alghero.

Helen thinks that any trip to Villa Las Tronas feels like a special occasion – “there’s something wonderful about sitting on your own large terrace, a deep red glass of Cannonau in your hand, watching the crystal azure sea lap gently onto the rocks” . .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £105 per person, per night on a B&B basis. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £147 PER WEEK
 

This small and exclusive “bijou” hotel is in the heart of Taormina and we just love its location, the elegant rooms and its hosts, Pino and Francesca. This is a very special place.

Paul & Michael love the quality and individuality and the really great location. Alison loves the smallness and Laura loves the amazing breakfasts, the jolly Pino and the “ever-so-kind” Francesca! Annie adores the stylish luxury and the romantic terrace. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Palermo

Price: From £78 per person, per night on a B&B basis. CLASSIC ROOM - SAVE UP TO £160 FOR STAYS OF 4 NIGHTS OR MORE
 

A beautifully restored palazzo, right by the Quattro Canti, in the very centre of Palermo, with a roof terrace giving panoramic views over the city.

Laura loves the contrast of the excitement of Palermo and the perfect calm retreat of the Centrale Palace – that aperitivo, overlooking the rooftops, always tastes so good! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £102 B&B or £122 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £176.40 PER WEEK
 

In Taormina’s centre and with such glorious views, over the sea, this is a great hotel, in a fabulous location.

Alex loves the location. “Sitting by the poolside bar at lunchtime, looking out to sea, you’d think you were on a small island, far from anywhere, but, walk out the other side and you are just a short stroll from Taormina’s main street. Perfect!” .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £92 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £1,104.24 PER WEEK
 

In an oasis of serenity and calm, this gracious hotel is a haven of elegance and style - a place to pamper yourself.

This is Helen’s favourite. She loves the location, the ambience, the beautiful terraces and views, the crisp bedrooms and the discreet, but attentive, service. In fact, she never stops going on about it!! .....  Click here for more details   

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £86 per person, per night on a B&B basis. DOUBLE ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £187.60 PER WEEK
 

In a stunning position, clinging to a cliff, and with uninterrupted views of the sea, the location of this hotel cannot be overstated.

Helen loves the incredible building, the stupendous views and the fabulous breakfast. .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Modica - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £58 B&B or £73 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM - SAVE UP TO £102.20 PER WEEK
 

In the historic centre of the fascinating baroque town of Modica, which is a cultural heritage site, this stylish and modern hotel is not far from the coast, and offers comfortable accommodation, all year round.

Helen loves the crisp and clean hotel, which is such excellent value for money, slap bang in the middle of fabulous Modica, and, of course, she loves the chocolate - chocoholic that she is! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £116 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH GARDEN & SEA-VIEW - SAVE UP TO £400 PER WEEK
 

This world-famous hotel, converted from a 15th century convent, offers guests a fantastic half-board idea and a comfortable feeling of exclusivity that makes any stay special.

Annie loves that it’s not slick and perfect. She adores its sense of history, its “personality” and its dining experience – it’s her favourite magical 5- star in Southern Italy! .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers

Town: Castelmola Di Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £76 B&B or £90 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH BALCONY/TERRACE WITH ETNA VIEW - SAVE UP TO £196 PER WEEK
 

This hotel is very special. With the atmosphere of an Italian country house and stunning, unimpeded views of Etna, we just love it.

Ray & Annie love the Etna views – “the best firework display ever!!” – and their favourite Sicilian wines. They adore Giuseppe and his ideas for “slow tourism” (even though he’s the most hyperactive person they know!) .....  Click here for more details    Click here special offers